Article of manufacture



Sept. 10, 1929. o. F. FREEMAN ,1

ARTI CLE OF MANUFACTURE Filed Aug. 20, 1926 INVENT'OR WlTNESS: V

ATTORNEY Patented Sept. 10, 1929.

OZIE F. FREEMAN, 0F STOCKTON, ALABAMA.

ARTICLE OF MANUFACTURE.

Application filed August 20, 1926. Serial No. 130,513.

This invention contemplates the provision of a new article ofmanufacture having an unlimited number of uses, such as a roofingshingle, tiling and novelties, the invention residing in theconstruction and combination as claimed.

In the drawing forn'iing part of this appli #ation like numerals ofreference indicate similar parts in the several views and wherein:

Figure 1 is a front elevation.

Figure 2 is a sectional view on line 22 of Figure 1.

Referring to the drawing in detaii 1O indicates the base of he article,which may be constructed of any suitable material, and also vary in sizeand configuration without departing from the spirit of the invention.This base is provided with a facing, which as illustrated is composed offish scales 11, such as the scales taken from garfish. These scales arepreferably arranged in overlapping relation as clearly illustrated inthe drawing. The scales may be secured to a backing and the latterattached to the base 10, or the scales may be cemented or otherwisedirectly attached to the base 10 as indicated at 12.

IVhile it is believed that from the foregoing description, the natureand advantages of the invention will be readily apparent, I desire tohave it understood, that I do not limit myself to what is herein shownand described and that such changes may be resorted to when desired asfalt within the scope of what is claimed.

Vhat is claimed is:

As a new article of manufacture, a base, garfish scales covering oneside of the base, said scales being substantially of uniform dimensionsand having their opposed edges slightly tapered, with the adjacent edgesof the various scales arranged in overlapping relation, a sheet ofmaterial to which the scales are attached, and means for securing thesheet of material to the side of the base.

In testimony whereof I aflix my signature.

OZIE F. FREEMAN.

